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Family of 71-year-old assault, robbery victim believes he was targeted

The family of a 71-year-old man who was assaulted and robbed at his home believes the incident was more than just a random crime.

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Updated: 12:17 AM EDT Jun 14, 2013

Family of 71-year-old assault, robbery victim believes he was targeted

The family of a 71-year-old man who was assaulted and robbed at his home believes the incident was more than just a random crime.

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WEBVTT POLICE SAY HE NEVER SAW THE ATTACK COMING! A 71 YEAR OLD MAN BEATEN RIGHT OUTSIDDE HIS HOUSE! AND NOW REPORTER ANDREW DEL GRECO IS IN CONNELLSVILLE WITH THE SURPRISE ATTACK. 3 3 7721 07 Andrew Intro: Connellsville police are searching for two violent robbers tonight, the victiim's family does not believe this is random, but rather targeted, and they are offering a reward in this case. 207719 22 they Broke a pellet gun over his head, you know it was an 3 armed robbery.Peter Ambrosini describes the startling home invasion of his 71 year old brother Phil's Fairvew Avenue home early this morning.Police confirm that two men busted through Phil Ambrosini's front door.Seconds after the loud bang woke him up in his upstairs bedroom, the men beat him with fists and a pellet gun. 3 He's now recovering at UPMC Presbyterian.7719 425 he keeps shaking, and he's scared. During the beating, Phil's brothers and sisters say the two men demanded to know where the money was.They ransacked his 3 room, tearing through his things, even the mattress, leaving him bloody and running away after only finding 100 dollars.This neighborhood, filled with children, can't believe it.7683 53 he's fighting for his life, and it's not worth it over 100 dollars.The family says the 71 year old, who's had open heart surgery, bought a used TV two weeks ago, and when the man dropped the TV off, stole $2,000 cash from Phil's wallet as Phil left the room.The family believes that's the connection why the two men demanded to know where the money was.His sister in law operates a beauty salon in the same building.7719 254 I'm scared to here til 10 or 11 at night sometimes..7721 49 As for that offering one thousand comes forward to police that leads to a conviction in this violent case, andrew del Greco news. 3

Family of 71-year-old assault, robbery victim believes he was targeted

The family of a 71-year-old man who was assaulted and robbed at his home believes the incident was more than just a random crime.